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LSR-1938

Original bomber version: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3304336148

The LSR-1938 is a modified version of the LB-1938 light bomber, replacing the bomb bay with an amphibious float, radio operator/navigator station, and a compartment capable of seating two passengers. Flies similarly to the bomber version, with a slightly lowered speed due to drag.

Perfect for transporting passengers or performing search and rescue at sea! Wing pylons + guns have been retained because why remove them

Note: much of the description has been modified from the bomber version due to similarity. Go check it out!

Note 2: Bis improvements, March 10th 2025:

-remade tailwheel to allow for clearance for a catapult rail, sliding track added to bottom as well (brake controlled by parking brake key)
-added a door to the passenger bay, to help with entering/leaving in the water
-added a rope hook to the top center for crane lifting
-improved the canopy sliding a bit, should stay open properly during flight
-changed the gunner ammo to AP cause the vertical stabiliser kept catching fire from Incen

March 11th:
-fixed issues with the rear of the main float colliding with the ground causing major damage on landing or taxi
-hopefully made tailwheel less stupid

"Ter" Improvement, March 31st 2025:
-engine lengthened to 3 rows instead of 2
-WEP switch added near fuel switch, increases max RPS to ~26, rest of description has been modified to account for increased engine power, use WEP with caution to avoid overheating
-yes this makes the pictures and thumbnail slightly incorrect, sorry im not retaking all of them
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OVERVIEW:

Cruise speed: 48 M/S

Max speed: 65 M/S

Max speed (WEP): 90 M/S

Fuel: 520L diesel

Range: idk a long while it doesnt use a lot of fuel

Weapons:
-2x 20mm cannon
-4x 7.7mm MGs
-2 wing pylons
-1x MG rear turret

Features:
-1x huge radio for long range communication
-twin large radio for short range communication + basic direction finding capability
-transponder receiver/rangefinder set
-GPS map + waypoint pointer
-Search and Rescue equipment (lights, flares, first aid, fire extinguishers, welders, defibrilator, etc.)
-Weapons capability retained because why not lol
-6x illumination parachute flares+flare pistol which can be fired from the cockpit!
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ENTERING/EXITING:
-Handles have been added to the fuselage to enable lifting yourself out of the water onto the wing
-An additional door on the left side of the fuselage enables entry/exit from the center compartment, has a handle for lifting out of the passenger area


STARTUP:
-Circuit breaker ON
-If taking off from land, ensure the gear is lowered + green lights show
-Fuel valve ON, engine starter push until start
-Release parking brake & taxi
-Flaps as desired


FLYING:
-Cruise throttle is .70, you can cruise faster but watch the engine temperature
-you can cruise by activating the gyro autolevel & trim for level flight
-You lose quite some speed during turns, be gentle with hard maneuvers
-You can fly with the canopy open for visibility + it looks cool
-WEP will increase max RPS from 20 to ~26, use with caution to avoid overheating


LANDING:
-gyro autolevel recommended
-Throttle .50-.55
-Gear lever DOWN until green lights show
-Flaps as required
-If landing on land, keep runway threshold in sight, once over threshold flare & reduce throttle
-Water landings are similar, but remember to use W/S to keep the airplane somewhat level (this is why I recommend turning on the autolevel)
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WEAPONS:
-20mm & 7.7mm are armed by switches & fired by spacebar
-Pylon L/R arm arms the pylon, with spacebar firing the ordnance (rocket pods, gunpods, etc.) and hotkey 1 dropping it